Developing autonomy supportive coaching behaviors: An action research approach to coach development.

摘要: Motivation is an important factor influencing human behavior, especially to those (e.g., coaches) whose roles involve mobilizing others act (Ryan & Deci, 2000). Coach behaviors can impact the motivation of player according self-determination theory (Deci Ryan, 1985). This case study documented changes a coach’s practices using Action Research (AR) process. The participant coach was responsible for group rugby players who were part high performance youth development squad. Data collected from three sources (i.e., coach, and critical friend) triangulated examine AR process on (a) improving coaching subsequent in satisfaction players; (b) development. results current supported use ‘technical’ increasing awareness personal behaviors, developing evidence-based review processes that improve development, facilitating players’ autonomy. However, further research examining long-term benefits action proposed.